# Osmos vs Stacklands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Osmos at 92% against Stacklands's 28%. Osmos also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (892 vs 45). Stacklands's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Osmos costs $3.99 and Stacklands $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Osmos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmos has 892 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Osmos's written reviews are positive against 28% of Stacklands's.

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, Stacklands every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmos | Stacklands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews)** | [2.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacklands-battle/id6446654568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **892** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #108 |
| Size | 48 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385) | [国祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/510745623) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Puzzle, #129 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote. Absorb smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Absorb smaller organisms to grow, Avoid larger predators, Stellar graphics, Ambient soundtrack, 72 levels across 8 worlds, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options


### Stacklands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacklands-battle/id6446654568)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Engage in an immersive stack game experience with endless challenges. Explore a mysterious world, battle demons, and defend your lands using various defense mechanisms, life mechanisms, skills, and magic. Enjoy beautifully crafted visuals and sound effects.

**Highlights:** World exploration, Demon battles, Defense mechanisms, Build and upgrade life mechanisms, Skills and magic, Multiple game modes, Competitive multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmos free?

Osmos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stacklands free?

Stacklands costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Osmos or Stacklands?

Osmos is rated higher. Osmos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while Stacklands averages 2.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do Osmos or Stacklands have ads?

Neither Osmos nor Stacklands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osmos or Stacklands?

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, and Stacklands every 6 months. Most recently, Osmos was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stacklands on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Osmos or Stacklands?

Osmos currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Stacklands at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*